Key Takeaways:
– Actress Carrie Coon and husband Tracy Letts have a collection of over 10,000 Blu-rays.
– Coon’s husband is not in favor of streaming, preferring to have physical media.
– Physical media is still thriving due to boutique companies like Criterion, Arrow, Kino Lorber, and others.
– Streaming services have assisted with the revival of physical media as content purges highlight the ephemeral nature of online content.
Physical Media Still Rocks For Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire star, Carrie Coon, recently shared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon that she owns more than 10,000 Blu-rays, with her husband, writer/actor Tracy Letts. Notably, this massive collection underscores her abiding preference for physical over digital media.
Coon’s Collection: A Nod to Nostalgia
During her appearance on the Tonight Show, the acclaimed actress disclosed the extensive range of her collection. Her revelation prompted the show’s host, Jimmy Fallon, to ask if the couple were familiar with the internet. However, Coon-Illinois-based actress candidly admitted her husband “doesn’t approve of streaming.”
Interestingly, Coon recalled a hilarious encounter when she found Letts on DVDBeaver.com, investigating different Blu-rays. According to the actress, the couple’s collection boasts an array of “rare, hard media that you can’t get anymore.”
Is Physical Media Dying?
Contrary to some beliefs, physical media isn’t entirely a thing of the past. As most stores like Best Buy discontinue their physical media sales, boutique companies like Criterion, Arrow, Kino Lorber continue to revive the trend. These companies offer attractive releases, breathing new life into the seemingly fading novelty of DVDs and Blu-rays.
Streaming services, instead of overrunning this trend, have had a reverse impact. They’ve highlighted the importance of owning physical media as content purges show that any movie can be taken down from platforms anytime, making ownership of media more appealing.
Carrie Coon In Upcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Coon will soon be seen in the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, reprising her role of Callie Spengler. According to the film’s synopsis, the Spengler family unite with the original Ghostbusters in a top-secret research lab to up their ghost-busting game. However, the discovery of an ancient relic unleashes an evil force, prompting both new and old Ghostbusters to join forces. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will hit theaters on March 22nd.
To Wrap It Up
Carrie Coon’s extensive Blu-ray collection echoes the enduring preference for physical media for some, despite technological advancements that have led to a shift towards digital content. It will be intriguing to see how the dynamics between physical and digital media continue to evolve in the world of entertainment. Meanwhile, fans can look forward to seeing Coon showcasing her acting prowess once more in the much-anticipated sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
